It isn't recommended. Major works require lots of time and effort.
Eng ext 2 major works are a solid 3000 - 4000 words, and VA requires you to work on your ART project for a few months
It is kinda suicidal
I think the guy probably had a lot of pent up anger (from bullying, and other issues) and it all came out.
Bullied people often do not react rationally when they are emotionally unstable.
EVERYONE HAS A BREAKING POINT, it is just a matter of WHEN.....
*Speaking from personal experience...
Practicing > note reading
Note reading helps in basic Q's, but not in Q's that require deeper logical thinking
I would say both are good, but one should not spend copious amounts of time on making and memorising notes.